Monday, January 30, 2012

Opening to new possibilities

We've all had a moment when we realize how stuck in a rut we've gotten, right? It is our tendancy as humans to find routine pleasant and treat it like a security blanket. This applies to workouts, too.

I know you are now sitting there saying; "wait, you're always saying to find something you like and sticking with it."

Good point.

To get into a regular routine of working out, to get yourself started on the route to fitness you need to find something you can stick with long-term. However, your body will get stuck in a rut just as much as your mind tends to. Before you start to lose interest and notice that you've hit a plateau - change it up!

This may not be as much of an issue for some of you, but others - like me - tend to repeat the same workout (video, written out, gym) over and over again until our body can move through it without thinking. NOT a good habit for improving your fitness. So, here are some suggestions for changing it up:

For the Runner:

*add some weights

*go on a mountain run (or make it a brisk mountain hike)

*Snow hike

*Take a yoga class

*Try bodyrock.tv or workouts from online websites like womenshealthmag.com or mensheath.com

*try out the weight room or resistance bands.

For the weightlifter:

*go on a run

*take a long walk (any terrain)

*jump rope

*grab your bicycle and hit the hills

*take in a ZUMBA class

*go to a yoga class

For the Yogi:

*hit the trails - walk, run, jog, unicycle (ok, just joking), bicycle

*hit the gym - try out something new like an elliptical, treadmill, or rowing machine

About Me

I am a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory's Masters program in Vocal Performance. after 6 years of college level study, I am stepping into the real world. Outside of music, I have a passion for health and fitness and doing research on anything that interests me! My attitude towards health and fitness is that you don't have to be a top class athlete to achieve the best fitness for your life by listening to your body and following your interests. For me its important to be able to fit my workouts in between my multiple jobs, family and friends, wedding planning, and practicing. The fact that I can fit it in just goes to show that there's something workable for everyone!